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COSBOTS advances registration, licensing for creatives

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COSBOTS Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Letlhogonolo Makwinja says the partnership with Botswana Post reflects our commitment to empowering our creative community PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

The Copyright Society of Botswana (COSBOTS) has announced a new partnership with BotswanaPost designed to make registration and licensing services more accessible to creatives across the country.

The move follows outcry from creatives, who previously had to travel to COSBOTS offices in Gaborone or Francistown to register their works or apply for licences.

That made it difficult for those with financial or physical challenges to access the services.

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COSBOTS advances registration, licensing for creatives

The Copyright Society of Botswana (COSBOTS) has announced a new partnership with BotswanaPost designed to make registration and licensing services more accessible to creatives across the country.

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